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3rd ODI: Gavin Hoey's 4/34 versus Afghanistan goes in vain

Afghanistan edged past Ireland in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Monday.

11 Aug 2026 2:04 am
Hashmatullah Shahidi surpasses 3,500 runs in international cricket for Afghanistan

Afghanistan cricket team batter Hashmatullah Shahidi unlocked a new milestone during the 3rd ODI against Ireland on Monday.

11 Aug 2026 12:57 am
Liverpool sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on loan: Details here

Liverpool have announced the signing of defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.

11 Aug 2026 12:42 am
Afghanistan secure direct qualification for 2027 ICC ODI World Cup

Afghanistan secured their place in the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, thanks to a thrilling win over Ireland in the 3rd ODI on Monday.

11 Aug 2026 12:04 am
Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz hammers his 8th half-century in ODIs: Stats

Afghanistan overcame Ireland in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Monday.

10 Aug 2026 11:52 pm
Afghanistan overcome Ireland in 3rd ODI, take 2-0 series lead

Afghanistan beat Ireland in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Monday.

10 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
Aston Villa in talks to sign Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha

Aston Villa are reportedly in talks over a move for Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha.

10 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
Will Jamie Vardy return to English football? Details here

West Ham United are considering a move for veteran striker Jamie Vardy as they look to strengthen their attack ahead of the new Championship season, as per Sky Sports News.

10 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri to lead India against South Korea

India's Davis Cup team will be led by Sumit Nagal and Yuki Bhambri in a crucial second-round tie against South Korea.

10 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nearing Liverpool stake purchase: Reports

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to finalizing a deal for a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool FC, according to Sky News.

10 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
3rd ODI: Ghazanfar, Rashid rattle Ireland with three-wicket hauls

Ireland were bundled for just 206 in the third ODI of their five-match series against Afghanistan at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.

10 Aug 2026 7:19 pm
Premier League: Crystal Palace set to sign midfielder Anan Khalaili

Crystal Palace are on the verge of signing Anan Khalaili from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise.

10 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
Harry Tector becomes fastest Ireland batter with 2,000 ODI runs

Ireland's batting sensation Harry Tector has gone past 2,000 runs in ODI cricket.

10 Aug 2026 5:17 pm
MCA opens bidding for new franchise in T20 Mumbai League

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has opened bidding for a new franchise in the T20 Mumbai League.

10 Aug 2026 3:39 pm
Astonishing! Shubman Gill averages 82-plus while leading in Tests

Shubman Gill, the captain of India's Test and ODI teams, has proven his prowess in all three formats of the game.

10 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
These Indian batters boast Test double centuries in Sri Lanka

Team India gears up for a crucial two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15 in Galle.

10 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
SL-IND Tests: Sitanshu Kotak calls warm-up match 'very productive'

India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has said that the team's recent warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was more beneficial than several extra days of regular training.

10 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Afghanistan on verge of qualifying for ODI World Cup: Details

Team Afghanistan is on the verge of qualifying for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

10 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
One-Day Cup: Yuzvendra Chahal delivers yet another match-winning spell

Seasoned Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal continued his impressive form in the ongoing One-Day Cup, England's premier List A tournament.

10 Aug 2026 11:55 am
Sarfaraz Khan: Decoding his stellar run in 2025-26 Ranji season

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has been named as the replacement for injured Sai Sudharsan in India's squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

10 Aug 2026 11:34 am
The Hundred: Ryan Rickelton goes past 5,000 T20 runs

Sunrisers Leeds have all but secured their place in the knockout stages of The Hundred after a resounding 71-run victory over Welsh Fire at Headingley.

10 Aug 2026 10:29 am
Warm-up match: Why didn't Kuldeep Yadav bowl on Day 3?

India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has clarified that Kuldeep Yadav's absence from Day 3 of the recent warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was not due to any fitness concern.

10 Aug 2026 9:56 am
Travis Head keen to continue opening batting in Tests: Details

Australian cricketer Travis Head has expressed his confidence in continuing to open the batting for Australia, even after next year's Ashes.

10 Aug 2026 9:34 am
Bhuvneshwar Kumar 'absolutely ready' to play 2027 ODI World Cup

Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has expressed his willingness to represent India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

10 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Decoding Team India bowlers to claim hat-tricks in Test cricket

A hat-trick in Test cricket is a moment that demands exceptional skill, concentration and a touch of brilliance.

10 Aug 2026 1:18 am
Serie A: Como sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah

Italian club Como have signed Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah for a 30m fixed fee with 6m add-ons and a sell-on clause inserted, as per Fabrizio Romano.

10 Aug 2026 12:00 am
Paris Saint-Germain sign Lucas Digne from Aston Villa: Details here

French international Lucas Digne has completed his transfer from Aston Villa to European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

9 Aug 2026 11:41 pm
Shubman Gill is fully fit for upcoming Sri Lanka Tests

India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has confirmed that captain Shubman Gill is fully fit and ready for the first Test match against Sri Lanka.

9 Aug 2026 11:25 pm
AS Monaco hand Liverpool a 3-2 defeat at Anfield

Liverpool FC suffered a 2-3 defeat against AS Monaco in their latest pre-season friendly.

9 Aug 2026 9:38 pm
Sarfaraz Khan replaces Sai Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Test series

Sarfaraz Khan has been named as the replacement for the injured Sai Sudharsan in India's squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

9 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
Pre-season clash: Borussia Dortmund beat Arsenal 3-2 in Emirates Cup

Arsenal suffered a second consecutive pre-season defeat, losing 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup.

9 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Chelsea held to 3-3 draw by Johor Darul Ta'zim

Chelsea's pre-season tour came to a close with a 3-3 draw against Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta'zim.

9 Aug 2026 8:49 pm
Mitchell Marsh surpasses 7,000 T20 runs; hammers 50th fifty-plus score

Australian batter Mitchell Marsh has attained a new milestone in the 20-over format.

9 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI: Presenting match preview and stats

Afghanistan are just one win away from qualifying for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

9 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
Manchester City come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1

Manchester City staged a stunning comeback to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, South Korea.

9 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Manchester United in talks to sign 18-year-old Leicester City midfielder

Manchester United are said to be in talks to sign 18-year-old Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, as per BBC Sport.

9 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
Fulham agree deal to sign Southampton's Shea Charles for 26m

Fulham are set to sign midfielder Shea Charles from Southampton in a on 5-year contract.

9 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
India down SLC XI in warm-up match: Key details

Team India beat Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in their three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

9 Aug 2026 5:45 pm
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a United States-backed Gaza peace plan.

9 Aug 2026 5:45 pm
Marcus Rashford likely to stay at Manchester United this season

Marcus Rashford has been spotted at Carrington, Manchester United's training complex, marking a major step in his return to the club.

9 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
Warm-up match: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill make presence felt

Indian captain Shubman Gill and star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal played blistering knocks in the final innings of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

9 Aug 2026 4:31 pm
Pakistan: Senior LeT commander found dead in Islamabad mosque

A senior commander of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.

9 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
'Injuries are part of professional sport': VVS Laxman defends CoE

As Team India's injury woes continue to mount ahead of their Test tour of Sri Lanka, the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) has come under fire.

9 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
Has Yashasvi Jaiswal aced Test matches in Asia?

Yashasvi Jaiswal is all set to strengthen India's batting line-up in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15.

9 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Almost 1,400 flights canceled as Typhoon Dolphin heads for China

China's eastern coast is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Dolphin, which has already led to over 1,000 flight cancellations and evacuations.

9 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
Warm-up match: Brar, Jadeja shine with ball versus SLC XI

Team India bowlers enjoyed a decent outing on the third and final day of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

9 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized, says son Hunter

Former US President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized and is causing him pain, his son Hunter revealed in a recent interview with BBC.

9 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
Jetstar and Qatar Airways face near collision at Sydney airport

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into a near-collision between two passenger planes at Sydney Airport.

9 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
England's wasted medicines can fill 75 swimming pools per year

A recent estimate by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has revealed that the amount of wasted medicines in England is equivalent to filling 75 swimming pools every year.

9 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
Sunil Narine claims 10th POTM honor in CPL: Key stats

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) kicked off their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title defense with a convincing 19-run victory over St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKNP).

9 Aug 2026 2:11 pm